83 FR 36401 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Memphis, TN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 146 (July 30, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 146 (July 30, 2018)
| Page Range | 36401-36402 | |
| FR Document | 2018-16142 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36401-36402] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16142] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0754; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-16] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Memphis, TN AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Elvis non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, is removed from the airspace description to be reestablished in a separate rulemaking. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN to support IFR operations at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (83 FR 19471, May 3, 2018) Docket No. FAA-2017-0754 to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN, due to the decommissioning of the Elvis NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach, and removal of Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, from the legal description to redesignate it in a separate rulemaking. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8-mile radius of Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN. The segment extending from the 8-mile radius of the airport to 16 miles west of the Elvis NDB is removed due to the decommissioning of the Elvis NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. Also, this action removes the language that excludes the Millington, TN, airspace area to comply with FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. Additionally, the airspace listed in the legal description for Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, is removed and redesignated in a separate rulemaking. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. [[Page 36402]] Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO TN E5 Memphis, TN [Amended] Memphis International Airport, TN (Lat. 35[deg]02'33'' N, long. 89[deg]58'36'' W) General DeWitt Spain Airport (Lat. 35[deg]12'03'' N, long. 90[deg]03'14'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8-mile radius of Memphis International Airport, and within a 6.4-mile radius of General DeWitt Spain Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 19, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-16142 Filed 7-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
2018. Fornito, Operations Support Group, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Pat Mullen, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation air traffic service routes, and reporting
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, points.
Division (AIR–601), Aircraft Certification College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
Service. 305–6364. The Rule
[FR Doc. 2018–15981 Filed 7–27–18; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to Title 14, Code of
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Authority for This Rulemaking Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
amends Class E airspace extending
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in upward from 700 feet above the surface
Title 49 of the United States Code. within an 8-mile radius of Memphis
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the International Airport, Memphis, TN.
authority of the FAA Administrator. The segment extending from the 8-mile
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, radius of the airport to 16 miles west of
describes in more detail the scope of the the Elvis NDB is removed due to the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0754; Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is decommissioning of the Elvis NDB and
Docket No. 17–ASO–16] promulgated under the authority cancellation of the NDB approach, and
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, for continued safety and management of
Amendment of Class E Airspace; IFR operations at the airport.
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Memphis, TN
section, the FAA is charged with Also, this action removes the language
AGENCY: Federal Aviation prescribing regulations to assign the use that excludes the Millington, TN,
Administration (FAA), DOT. of airspace necessary to ensure the airspace area to comply with FAA Order
ACTION: Final rule. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling
airspace. This regulation is within the Airspace Matters.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E scope of that authority as it amends
Additionally, the airspace listed in
airspace extending upward from 700 Class E airspace extending upward from
the legal description for Olive Branch
feet above the surface at Memphis 700 feet above the surface at Memphis
Airport, Olive Branch, MS, is removed
International Airport, Memphis, TN. International Airport, Memphis, TN to
and redesignated in a separate
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary support IFR operations at the airport.
rulemaking.
due to the decommissioning of the Elvis History
non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and Regulatory Notices and Analyses
for the safety and management of The FAA published a notice of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations proposed rulemaking in the Federal The FAA has determined that this
at this airport. Olive Branch Airport, Register (83 FR 19471, May 3, 2018) regulation only involves an established
Olive Branch, MS, is removed from the Docket No. FAA–2017–0754 to amend body of technical regulations for which
airspace description to be reestablished Class E airspace extending upward from frequent and routine amendments are
in a separate rulemaking. 700 feet above the surface at Memphis necessary to keep them operationally
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
International Airport, Memphis, TN, current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
13, 2018. The Director of the Federal due to the decommissioning of the Elvis ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Register approves this incorporation by NDB and cancellation of the NDB Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
reference action under title 1, Code of approach, and removal of Olive Branch ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Airport, Olive Branch, MS, from the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
the annual revision of FAA Order legal description to redesignate it in a FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
7400.11 and publication of conforming separate rulemaking. does not warrant preparation of a
Interested parties were invited to regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
amendments.
participate in this rulemaking effort by impact is so minimal. Since this is a
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, submitting written comments on the routine matter that only affects air traffic
Airspace Designations and Reporting proposal to the FAA. No comments procedures and air navigation, it is
Points, and subsequent amendments can were received. certified that this rule, when
be viewed on line at http:// Class E airspace designations are
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. promulgated, does not have a significant
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA economic impact on a substantial
For further information, you can contact Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal number of small entities under the
and effective September 15, 2017, which criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Aviation Administration, 800 is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, part 71.1. The Class E airspace Environmental Review
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. designations listed in this document
The Order is also available for will be published subsequently in the The FAA has determined that this
inspection at the National Archives and Order. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
Records Administration (NARA). For under the National Environmental
information on the availability of FAA Availability and Summary of Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Documents for Incorporation by Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
741–6030, or go to https:// Reference Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ This document amends FAA Order paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
ibr-locations.html. 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and is not expected to cause any potentially
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, significant environmental impacts, and
Designations and Reporting Points, is and effective September 15, 2017. FAA no extraordinary circumstances exist
published yearly and effective on Order 7400.11B is publicly available as that warrant preparation of an
September 15. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this environmental assessment.
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Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace. This regulation is within the
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, airspace, removes Class E airspace scope of that authority as it amends
Navigation (air). designated as an extension, and Class D airspace, removes Class E
establishes Class E airspace extending airspace, and establishes Class E
Adoption of the Amendment upward from 700 feet or more above the airspace at Olive Branch Airport, Olive
In consideration of the foregoing, the surface at Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, to support IFR operations
Federal Aviation Administration Branch, MS. The Olive Branch non- at the airport.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: directional radio beacon (NDB) has been
decommissioned, requiring the redesign History
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, of the airspace. This action, also The FAA published a notice of
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR replaces the outdated term Airport/ proposed rulemaking in the Federal
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Facility Directory with the term Chart Register (83 FR 19472, May 3, 2018) for
REPORTING POINTS Supplement in the Class D legal Docket No. FAA–2017–0866 to amend
description. Class D airspace, remove Class E
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
airspace, and establish Class E airspace
continues to read as follows: 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal at Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Register approves this incorporation by MS.
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, reference action under title 1, Code of Interested parties were invited to
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to participate in this rulemaking effort by
the annual revision of FAA Order submitting written comments on the
§ 71.1 [Amended] proposal to the FAA. No comments
7400.11 and publication of conforming
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in amendments. were received.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Class D and E airspace designations
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting are published in paragraphs 5000, 6004,
Airspace Designations and Reporting and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective Points, and subsequent amendments can
September 15, 2017, is amended as 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ effective September 15, 2017, which is
follows: air_traffic/publications/. For further incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas information, you can contact the part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Above the Surface of the Earth. designations listed in this document
Administration, 800 Independence will be published subsequently in the
* * * * * Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Order.
ASO TN E5 Memphis, TN [Amended]
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of
Memphis International Airport, TN National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by
(Lat. 35°02′33″ N, long. 89°58′36″ W) Reference
General DeWitt Spain Airport
Administration (NARA). For
(Lat. 35°12′03″ N, long. 90°03′14″ W) information on the availability of FAA This document amends FAA Order
That airspace extending upward from 700
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
feet above the surface within an 8-mile radius 741–6030, or go to https:// Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
of Memphis International Airport, and within www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
a 6.4-mile radius of General DeWitt Spain ibr-locations.html. Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
Airport. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 19, Designations and Reporting Points, is document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
2018. published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Ryan W. Almasy, September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John points.
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation The Rule
[FR Doc. 2018–16142 Filed 7–27–18; 8:45 am]
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, This action amends Title 14 Code of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404 Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
305–6364. amending Class D airspace to a 4.1-mile
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: radius, (from a 4-mile radius) at Olive
Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, and
Authority for This Rulemaking removes Class E airspace designated as
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA’s authority to issue rules an extension to Class D, due to the
14 CFR Part 71 regarding aviation safety is found in decommissioning of the Olive Branch
Title 49 of the United States Code. NDB and cancellation of the NDB
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0866; Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Docket No. 17–ASO–20]
approach. Also, this action establishes
authority of the FAA Administrator. Class E airspace extending upward from
RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 700 feet or more above the surface at
describes in more detail the scope of the Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch,
Amendment of Class D Airspace, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is MS, (this airspace was removed the
Removal of Class E Airspace, and promulgated under the authority
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
from Memphis, TN, airspace in a
Establishment of Class E Airspace; described in Subtitle VII, Part A, separate rulemaking).
Olive Branch, MS Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Additionally, this action makes an
AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with editorial change to the Class D airspace
Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use legal description replacing Airport/
of airspace necessary to ensure the Facility Directory with the term Chart
ACTION: Final rule.
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Supplement.
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, September 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 36401 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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